# Virtual Desktop Services - IT Health Check/Pentest \(FY 25/26\)

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by MINISTRY OF DEFENCE.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [MINISTRY OF DEFENCE](/buyers/ministry-of-defence/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Qinetiq limited](/suppliers/qinetiq/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £17,201
- Tender value: £20,000
- Award date: 30 January 2026
- Published: 15 January 2026
- Contract start: 12 January 2026
- Contract end: 30 June 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 670f980e-06d2-4158-b41f-cb9176cacad0-879233
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d75e449-36f4-40d0-9d46-a5060a9b2a3d

## Description

Defence Digital \(DD\) - End User Services \(EUS\) has introduced runs a range of Virtual Desktop Services \(VDS\) to improve collaborative working between the MoD and Industry\. Within the this is Azure Virtual Desktop \(AVD\), which is this focus of this SOR\. AVD consists of 3 sub services each with specific requirements\. In accordance with Secure by Design \(SbD\), these services require an annual test by 3rd party to confirm that the security controls in place are not vulnerable from a security perspective\. The ITHC will be undertaken as part of the NCSC CHECK scheme\. A completion date must be agreed between the Authority and Supplier and completed no later than 01/06/2026\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/670f980e-06d2-4158-b41f-cb9176cacad0-879233)